Western Power Administration Corrects April Rate Records
Published Date: 5/22/2026
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Summary
The Western Area Power Administration fixed a small mistake in its power rate records that started April 1, 2026. This update mainly affects customers and companies using their power rates, with a chance to comment or protest by June 4, 2026. No big money changes are announced, but folks should act fast if they want to speak up!
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Western corrects power rate record
On May 14, 2026, the Western Area Power Administration filed an administrative correction to its eTariff records for a rate schedule to be effective April 1, 2026. The change mainly affects customers and companies that use Western's power rates, and anyone wishing to comment or protest must file by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 4, 2026. The filing does not announce any large dollar changes to rates.
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